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During the Covid-19 lockdown many people discovered the benefits of wearables in maintaining fitness goals. (Photo by Joseph Branston/Future via Getty Images)

Research finds fitness trackers increase physical activity

During the Covid-19 lockdown many people discovered the benefits of wearables in maintaining fitness goals

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Built-in tools assist smartphone addicts

South Africans are among the top users of smartphones

?The SABC 8 is a group of journalists who were suspended in 2016 for speaking out about censorship at the public broadcaster. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Mabe’s fingers in many pies

ANC spokesperson’s links to companies, apps and patents in controversial R49-million deal

Pegasus works on phones running Android, BlackBerry OS, and iOS operating software. (Reuters)

It may be safer, but gay virtual sex is as tricky as the real deal

‘Through video-call sex, I feel safe, I am at home and I just hope that – no screenshots are being taken’

The geyser that gives you advice based on your water consumption patterns

BridgIOT — Runner-up: Green Technology Innovations

On most smartphones batteries last little more than half a day. But there’s a simple secret to the real battery hog and how to double that life.

The bright secret of battery life

On most smartphones batteries last little more than half a day. But there’s a simple secret to the real battery hog and how to double that life.

Achilles heel: Nigeria’s Ogenyi Onazi was injured in a tackle made by France’s Blaise Matuidi at the Brazil World Cup.

No fare, cry Uber taxi competitors

Rivals say the taxi service is using illicit loopholes to dodge paying tax and other regulations.

An organisation says the devices reduce children’s ability to concentrate and learn effectively. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Shedding alerts: Apps to keep you in light about the dark

The uptake of various new apps is directly proportional to increased load-shedding and news coverage, but developers are yet to make any money.

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Apps lifting the smart boat

Social media, games and fitness dominate the app stores of three of the major smartphone platforms in South Africa, writes Arthur Goldstuck.

AppDate: Healthy eating with Jawbone UP

Sean Bacher highlights the latest trending mobile apps.

Apple iPad under threat as larger phones gain favour

Traditional tablets like the iPad are losing popularity as consumers are opting to use smartphones with larger screens as a single go-to device.

M&G’s SA Votes app keeps you informed of breaking news

Elections news in the palm of your hand

The Mail & Guardian has launched a free elections app, to keep the public informed in the run-up to May 7.

Cosatu backed Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to become president of the ANC and now expects him to support workers’ demands. The federation hinted at strikes

Apps aid fashionistas in tracking down clothing

New apps allow fashionistas to find and buy or rent similar items worn by strangers or seen on websites.

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Seven picture-perfect apps

As great images make their rounds on social networks such as Instagram, Heather Green reviews seven photo-editing apps for tablets and phones.

Escape the zombies and burn calories at the same time

A health and fitness app has smartphone users hooked, becoming the highest grossing app in its first two weeks since being released.

Social network paves the Waze

Social network paves the Waze

A new traffic app for smartphones has been launched in South Africa and there is hope that it will take the pain out of commuting.

Smartphone app revives flagging Korean custom

South Korea’s biggest mobile phone carrier has devised a smartphone application to raise the national standard over homes on important holidays.